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Mobile coverage performance data

OFCOM

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11 Jun 2025 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, headquartered in London, conducted a direct procurement for "Mobile coverage performance data," classified under data services, with a single tender action for a value of £85,000. The procurement sought real network measurement data collected from RF test data collectors installed on fleet vehicles. The tender period concluded on 13 January 2025, following which the contract was awarded to Ranlytics UK Limited on 15 January 2025. The agreement began on 16 January 2025 and will end on 31 March 2025, marking the procurement as complete. This initiative was aimed at piloting and proving the concept of this data collection method, with the main procurement category identified as services.

This procurement posed an excellent opportunity for SMEs and similar enterprises capable of providing specialised data services within the technology and communications sector. Businesses with expertise in data collection and mobile network analysis stood well-positioned to leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and credibility in handling real-time network data collection. Although the contract was awarded through a single tender action, signalling a targeted procurement approach, similar future opportunities could further open avenues for growth for small to medium enterprises equipped to meet such specialised needs.

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Notice Title

Mobile coverage performance data

Notice Description

Ofcom require mobile coverage performance data as pilot and proof of concept. This data will be based on real network measurements (opposed to predictions). The supplier will be collecting the data from RF test data collectors, which will be installed on fleet vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1ac76d7-1927-4a98-b402-28f242cd373e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e7307e7-655b-4259-a839-c6f0b0cbadc9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RANLYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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